Our Team

Juan Uguet de Resayre

FOUNDER & PORTFOLIO MANAGER

Juan began his career at Beta Capital Fortis where he worked for 8 years. He was Head of the Analysis Team before being appointed CIO in 1998.

From 2000 – 2007, he worked as CIO at Ibercaja Gestión, managing over EUR9.500MM AUM. Later, he joined BBVA & Partners, where he became Partner in 2007. During this period, Juan managed Augustus Equity Fund and Augustus Neutral Plus, Total Return.

Juan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Business Administration by the University of Zaragoza (Spain) and was awarded with an MBA Degree by the University of San Francisco (California).

Francisco Tajada

MANAGER

Before joining Augustus Capital AM, Francisco has been Partner at Preon Capital in Geneva, Switzerland . Preon is Jari Ovaskainen’s single family office, awarded by the European Business Angels Network as the business angel of the year in 2014. Preon Capital also advises in liquid assets investments.

From 2011 to 2014, Francisco was Partner at ONEtoONE Corporate Finance, working in Investment Banking and M&A roles. From 2008 to 2011, he worked as buy-side analyst for Strategic Investment Advisors in Geneva. Previously, Francisco worked as Business Manager in Adidas Spain and as independent Strategic Consultant and Financial Advisor.

Francisco holds an MsC degree in Mechanical Engineering by the University of Zaragoza and an MBA by IESE in Barcelona.

Luis Arruga

Analyst

Prior to joining Augustus Capital AM, Luis began his career as intern in the Audit Department of PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Luis holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law and Business Administration by the University of Zaragoza.

Maria Elena Morales

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & INVESTOR RELATIONS

In 2002, María Elena began her career in the auditing industry working for KPMG (USA) and Deloitte (México). In 2008, she moved to the finance industry, working as Data Analyst for Bloomberg (México) and later in 2010 as Relationship Manager for HSBC Private Banking. Before joining Augustus Capital AM, María Elena was part of the Wells Fargo Advisors’ team (USA).

María Elena holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance by ITESM (México) and a Master’s degree in Finance & Banking by Universidad de Alcalá de Henares (Spain).

Alicia Casasús

FINANCE & CONTROL DIRECTOR

Before joining Augustus Capital AM, Alicia worked  in the accounting department of Aramon. Before that, she was part of the finance team at Schindler Supply Chain Europe AG. After college, Alicia started her career in a small company as head of accounting and finance.

Alicia holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Master’s degree in Accounting and Finance by Universidad de Zaragoza